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AO04 MRY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,654 mi
Last recorded93,654 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MRY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,766 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 87,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear underside exhaust mount slightly corroded

front underside exhaust mount slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear underside exhaust mount slightly corroded

front underside exhaust mount slightly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2014 84,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 84,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 82,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,372 miles

Cracks are forming on the nearside rear tyre

Exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside and offside front wishbone bushes have slight movement

Pass 6 May 2011 75,697 miles

rear ex mounting broken

Pass 5 May 2010 71,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,825 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AO04 MRY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO04 MRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 MRY registered?

AO04 MRY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is AO04 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 MRY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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